HuntStand Podcast

HuntStand
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Hosted by Will Cooper and Josh Dahlke, the HuntStand Podcast brings you real hunting stories, expert strategies, and conversations with the most respected voices in whitetail, turkey, elk, public land, and backcountry hunting. Whether you’re chasing your first buck or planning a western hunt, this is the show for driven outdoorsmen. #PublicLand #Whitetail #BackcountryHunting #DIYHunts #HuntStand

  1. #238 - Becoming a Legendary Turkey Caller with Hunter Wallis | Turkey Hunting Special

    3D AGO

    #238 - Becoming a Legendary Turkey Caller with Hunter Wallis | Turkey Hunting Special

    In this special episode recorded live at the NWTF Convention, Josh Dahlke sits down with elite turkey caller Hunter Wallis to talk about what it takes to become one of the best turkey callers in the country. From competition calling and mastering realistic turkey sounds to the discipline behind the craft, Hunter breaks down the path to becoming a legendary caller. Shortly after this podcast was recorded, Hunter Wallis went on to win the 2026 Grand National Calling Championship at the NWTF, cementing his place among the top turkey callers in the world. If you’re passionate about turkey hunting, turkey calling, and the culture behind the sport, this is a conversation you don’t want to miss. FOLLOW JOSH & WILL: Josh: https://www.instagram.com/josh.j.dahlke/ Will: https://www.instagram.com/willtcooper/ DOWNLOAD HUNTSTAND https://www.huntstand.com/subscriptions/ HUNTSTAND FIELD NOTES https://www.huntstand.com/fieldnotes/ GET SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntstand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntStand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@huntstandofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    26 min
  2. Judging the World's Best Turkey Callers with Brian Lovett

    5D AGO

    Judging the World's Best Turkey Callers with Brian Lovett

    Live from the NWTF Convention, Josh Dahlke sits down with Brian Lovett, longtime NWTF Grand National Calling Championships judge, to talk about what it takes to evaluate the best turkey callers in the world. From judging criteria and calling realism to what separates good callers from the elite, this episode offers a behind-the-scenes look at competitive turkey calling and the art of sounding like a real wild turkey. FOLLOW JOSH & WILL: Josh: https://www.instagram.com/josh.j.dahlke/ Will: https://www.instagram.com/willtcooper/ DOWNLOAD HUNTSTAND https://www.huntstand.com/subscriptions/ HUNTSTAND FIELD NOTES https://www.huntstand.com/fieldnotes/ GET SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntstand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntStand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@huntstandofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min
  3. New Era of NWTF Turkey Research with Patrick Wightman

    MAR 5

    New Era of NWTF Turkey Research with Patrick Wightman

    Recorded live at the NWTF Convention, Josh Dahlke sits down with Patrick Wightman of the National Wild Turkey Federation to talk about the new era of wild turkey research and what it means for the future of turkey hunting. If you care about the future of wild turkeys, conservation, and the role hunters play in protecting the resource, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss. Listen to the HuntStand Podcast wherever you get your podcasts and learn more about how science and conservation are shaping the future of turkey hunting. JOIN THE NWTF: https://your.nwtf.org/members/membership/?action=member_information FOLLOW JOSH & WILL: Josh: https://www.instagram.com/josh.j.dahlke/ Will: https://www.instagram.com/willtcooper/ DOWNLOAD HUNTSTAND https://www.huntstand.com/subscriptions/ HUNTSTAND FIELD NOTES https://www.huntstand.com/fieldnotes/ GET SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntstand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntStand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@huntstandofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min
  4. Inside the National Wild Turkey Federation with CO-CEO Kurt Dyroff | Turkey Hunting Special

    MAR 3

    Inside the National Wild Turkey Federation with CO-CEO Kurt Dyroff | Turkey Hunting Special

    Live from the NWTF Convention, Josh sits down with National Wild Turkey Federation CEO Kurt Dyroff for a broad, behind-the-scenes look at everything NWTF. From conservation and research to membership growth, leadership, habitat initiatives and the future vision of the organization, this episode covers the full scope of what the NWTF is doing to protect wild turkeys and preserve our hunting heritage. If you want to understand the mission, the impact, and where things are headed — this is the inside look you’ve been waiting for. JOIN THE NWTF: https://your.nwtf.org/members/membership/?action=member_information FOLLOW JOSH & WILL: Josh: https://www.instagram.com/josh.j.dahlke/ Will: https://www.instagram.com/willtcooper/ DOWNLOAD HUNTSTAND https://www.huntstand.com/subscriptions/ HUNTSTAND FIELD NOTES https://www.huntstand.com/fieldnotes/ GET SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntstand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntStand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@huntstandofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    27 min
  5. Our Favorite Hunting Tripod from Tricer | GEARED FOR THE HUNT

    FEB 24

    Our Favorite Hunting Tripod from Tricer | GEARED FOR THE HUNT

    In this episode of GEARED FOR THE HUNT, Will Cooper checks in from deer camp to break down an all-in-one glassing and shooting system from Tricer Gear. From stabilizing your binos for long sits behind the glass to locking in rock-solid for the shot, Will walks through how this lightweight tripod setup simplifies your kit and maximizes efficiency in the field. If you’re looking to streamline your system without sacrificing stability, this one’s worth a listen. LEARN MORE HERE: https://tricer.com/ FOLLOW JOSH & WILL: Josh: https://www.instagram.com/josh.j.dahlke/ Will: https://www.instagram.com/willtcooper/ DOWNLOAD HUNTSTAND https://www.huntstand.com/subscriptions/ HUNTSTAND FIELD NOTES https://www.huntstand.com/fieldnotes/ GET SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntstand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntStand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@huntstandofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    16 min

  6. FEB 20

    Coues Deer Rifle Hunt Gear Dump | GEARED FOR THE HUNT

    Josh Dahlke checks in from Coues deer camp in Mexico to break down his full rifle setup and essential gear for chasing Coues deer in steep, glass-heavy country. From optics and packs to rifle configuration and must-have backcountry items, this is a no-fluff gear dump built for western rifle hunters looking to dial in their setup. FOLLOW JOSH & WILL: Josh: https://www.instagram.com/josh.j.dahlke/ Will: https://www.instagram.com/willtcooper/ DOWNLOAD HUNTSTAND https://www.huntstand.com/subscriptions/ HUNTSTAND FIELD NOTES https://www.huntstand.com/fieldnotes/ GET SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntstand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntStand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@huntstandofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    33 min
  7. #232 - Next Generation of the Savage 110 | GEARED FOR THE HUNT

    FEB 17

    #232 - Next Generation of the Savage 110 | GEARED FOR THE HUNT

    Join Josh as he sits down with Beth from Savage Arms deep in Coues deer camp in Mexico on this episode of Geared For The Hunt. They break down the Next Generation Savage 110 rifle — why it’s a game changer for mountain hunting and precision gear you can trust. Whether you’re planning a Coues hunt or upgrading your mountain rifle, this conversation is loaded with real-world insight. FOLLOW JOSH & WILL: Josh: https://www.instagram.com/josh.j.dahlke/ Will: https://www.instagram.com/willtcooper/ DOWNLOAD HUNTSTAND https://www.huntstand.com/subscriptions/ HUNTSTAND FIELD NOTES https://www.huntstand.com/fieldnotes/ GET SOCIAL: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/huntstand/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HuntStand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@huntstandofficial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    13 min
  8. A Life Spent at Full Draw: The MFJJ Story

    FEB 13

    A Life Spent at Full Draw: The MFJJ Story

    In this episode, Will Cooper sits down with Josh Jones — known to many as MFJJ and the voice behind Podium Archer — to talk about a life rooted in archery from the very start. Josh wasn’t just introduced to bows as a kid — he was fletching arrows at five years old. Raised inside the culture, around pro shops, bowhunters, and industry voices, his journey is one of growing up with archery woven into everyday life. Josh shares how that early immersion shaped the way he sees the sport today, from craftsmanship and respect for the gear to the responsibility of representing the archery lifestyle the right way. The conversation follows his path into building Podium Archer as a platform focused on real archers, honest perspectives, and preserving the culture that shaped him. Will and Josh also dig into a growing issue in the community: division between vertical bow shooters and crossbow hunters. Too often, crossbows get dismissed as “cross rifles” or labeled as “not real archery.” This episode challenges that mindset head-on. At the end of the day, we all started because we love launching an arrow, being close to the animal, and embracing the discipline that comes with it. Drawing lines inside our own community only weakens it. This episode is a call for perspective, respect, and unity — because the future of archery is stronger when we stop gatekeeping and start standing together. Check out MFJJ & Podium Archer: IG - https://www.instagram.com/podiumarcher/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@podiumarcher3447 Website - https://www.podiumarcher.com/ FOLLOW JOSH & WILL: Josh:   / josh.j.dahlke   Will:   / willtcooper   DOWNLOAD HUNTSTAND https://www.huntstand.com/subscriptions/ HUNTSTAND FIELD NOTES https://www.huntstand.com/fieldnotes/ GET SOCIAL: Instagram:   / huntstand   Facebook:   / huntstand   TikTok:   / huntstandofficial   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    48 min
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Hosted by Will Cooper and Josh Dahlke, the HuntStand Podcast brings you real hunting stories, expert strategies, and conversations with the most respected voices in whitetail, turkey, elk, public land, and backcountry hunting. Whether you’re chasing your first buck or planning a western hunt, this is the show for driven outdoorsmen. #PublicLand #Whitetail #BackcountryHunting #DIYHunts #HuntStand

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